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Your pelvic floor is one of the most important, yet often overlooked, parts of your body. It’s a group of muscles, ligaments and connective tissues that form a hammock-like sling at the base of your pelvis. These muscles support the bladder, bowels, reproductive organs (in women, including the uterus and vagina), and play a key role in core stability, continence, sexual function, and even posture. As a mom who has helped thousands pregnancybirth and postpartum recovery, I know how confusing pelvic floor health can be. Many women (and men) come to me frustrated after years of “just do more Kegels”…
As a registered dietitian, my snacking rules are simple: Taste comes first. The has taste good or you know they’ll just trade someone else’s fruit. Simple ingredients. Always the real food first. I try to avoid unnecessary fillers, preservatives and BS ingredients that don’t benefit our kids. Protein + fiber when possible. Most packaged snacks are full of empty simple carbohydrates. Chips and crackers aren’t going to cut it for a day full of learning and activities. Protein keeps kids full. Fiber keeps things moving and energy levels steady. Low added sugar. Sugar from natural sources like fruit or dairy…
Bowel habits aren’t exactly table talk. But they reflect how quickly the gut moves things along, and when that goes wrong, people can experience constipation, diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, the biological mechanisms that control bowel movements are not yet fully understood. A new study, published today in Intestinereports DNA evidence for intestinal motility and points to the biology of vitamin B1 (thiamine) as an unexpected avenue for further research. An international team coordinated by Mauro D’Amato, professor of Medical Genetics at LUM University, and Research Professor Ikerbasque at CIC bioGUNE, member of BRTA, used a large-scale genetic…
If you’re in your 40s or 50s and confused about the best way to exercise, you’re not alone. Do you have to lift heavy? Stick to light weights to avoid getting bulky or injured? Do you do high intensity circuits to burn more fat? There’s a lot of conflicting advice out there, and a lot of it isn’t tailored to what midlife women really need – or want. In this article, I will analyze the best way to workout over 40 – especially if you want to build strength, prevent muscle loss, and still be interested in shaping your body…
If you’ve struggled with breakouts for years, understanding the connection between your skin barrier and acne may finally explain why so many treatments don’t work. This is especially true if you’re dealing with adult acne, recurring breakouts, or skin that feels irritated and reactive no matter what you try. Most acne advice focuses on killing bacteria or reducing oiliness. What’s often overlooked is the condition of the skin barrier itself—and research now shows that the health of the barrier plays a major role in whether acne keeps recurring. A recent review posted on Clinical, Aesthetic and Research Dermatology explains how…
Because real liver support has nothing to do with extreme detoxesAuthor: Roxane ShymkiwI will admit that when I first saw a liver juice cleanse I was intrigued. I mean, the thought of delicious, cold, fresh juices like the ones you get at fancy juice bars sounded pretty good. Increased energy, immune boosting, and instant radiance—yes, please! But like most things, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Liver support is not a quick juice cleanse or extreme detox. It’s the daily habits we form that gently and steadily reduce the liver’s workload while giving it the…
If you’ve ever looked in the mirror in your late 40s or 50s and thought, “What is happening to my body?” please hear me loud and clear: nothing is wrong with you. I talk to women every day who feel betrayed by the changes happening in their bodies. The complaints are real… and they’re common: “My weight will not budge.” “My belly fat appeared overnight.” “I’m eating healthy – why isn’t anything working?” “My metabolism just slowed to a crawl.” “What used to work doesn’t work anymore.” And the emotional spiral that follows? Cancel. Confusion. Shame. The quiet fear that…
A large Australian pilot shows that screening healthy young adults for high-risk genes can reveal serious disease risk years before symptoms appear, challenging traditional genetic screening based on family history. Study: Feasibility and results of DNA Screen’s national adult genome pilot. Image credit: Westlight / Shutterstock In a recent study published in Health of Naturea group of researchers evaluated the feasibility, clinical uptake and diagnostic yield of national genomic screening in the adult population for medically active genetic conditions. Rationale for genomic population screening What if a healthy 30-year-old could discover a life-threatening disease years before symptoms appear? Previously, genetic…
Sharing the details for an upcoming Dr. Cabral detox 7 days. Share the details here and how to join if you want! Hello friends! How’s your morning going? I hope you are enjoying the long weekend! I drove it back from San Diego and jumped right into the activities: basketball games, family hike, ice cream and pizza night. It was perfect. It’s hard to believe that the holidays are flying by so quickly and we’re back into the school year. To be perfectly honest, I’ve been slow going this year. It’s taken me longer to get back into the swing…
Sunscreen isn’t just a summer must-have, of course, but a year-round skincare imperative. Whether you’re commuting to and from work every day, going out for a celebratory lunch, or just going for a walk, protecting your skin from harmful UV rays is essential. This complete guide will cover everything about TNW cream, spray and wipe sunscreens and help you choose the right one that brightens your skin type and lifestyle. If you’ve ever wondered how to get sun protection naturally and without sacrificing comfort or shine, keep reading. Why choose TNW sunscreen? TNW (The Natural Wash) is all about making…